Alabama House committee approved raising threshold for monthly sales tax liabilities
Alabama House Ways and Means Committee has approved raising monthly sales tax liabilities from $5,000 to $20,000, which would mean fewer businesses would need to pay monthly estimated sales tax payments. – Alabama Reflector
Etowah County approves incentives for ‘Project Scout’
The Etowah County Commission has approved incentives for ‘Project Scout’. Gadsden is one of two finalists for the proposed steel fabrication facility that is expected to be announced in the next couple of weeks. The project would involve a capital investment of more than $250 million. — The Gadsden Times
NW-SCC hosts student teams competing in Career Tech Skills Challenge
More than 120 high school students will demonstrate skills in welding, salon and spa tomorrow at Northwest-Shoals Community College. – Northwest-Shoals Community College
Jack’s Family Restaurants reopens in Parrish
Jack’s, headquartered in Birmingham with more than 230 locations across four Southeastern states, is reopening its remodeled location in Parrish later this month. – Jack’s Family Restaurants
Made in Alabama brand marks 10 years
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s marketing campaign was launched in 2013. Since then the state has attracted $60 billion in new capital investments. — Made in Alabama